Author Archives: Nicole Spalding

Treaty Education is in the Saskatchewan curriculum, and it will remain there for many days to come. It is important for all students to learn about treaty education especially non-indigenous students. As Claire says in her interview, Indigenous students already … Continue reading →

“Excursion into traditional territory” I would say is a hidden oxymoron in the narrative Learning From Place (I’m not sure if this was intentional or not). How sad is it that traditional land, once their home has become a place … Continue reading →

Before the Reading: how do you think that school curricula are developed? This is an entry point to this topic and whatever you write will be fine. Reading: https://www.corwin.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/16905_Chapter_1.pdf Curriculum is developed by provincial government’s, specifically, The Ministry of Education. … Continue reading →

Kumashiro describes the ideal student as one that: closely follow instructions shares the same values as their teachers sits still works quietly follows all of the school rules does not exhibit conflict with other students or teachers These ideas of … Continue reading →

Choose a quote related to education. It might be a quote from lecture or a quote you found independently. In a post, unpack that quote. Think about what it makes possible and impossible in education. What does it say about … Continue reading →